1 cup (medium) of Corn lye water (150 g) has 165 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.3 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of B1 covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Corn lye water Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

110

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

23.5g

· 9% DV

Protein

2.7g

· 5% DV

Fat

1.2g

· 2% DV

Fiber

2.7g

· 10% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 9% · Fat 10%

Corn lye water Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.25mg · 21% DV

1.5mg · 9% DV

0.13mg · 8% DV

Folate

30µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

95mg · 14% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Magnesium

35mg · 8% DV

Calcium

60mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Corn lye water?

Nutrient density

Medium

45/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

47/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Corn lye water Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Corn lye water

To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:

🚶

27min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

11min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

15min

Cycling

🏊

13min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Corn lye water Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Corn lye water Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Corn lye water Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Corn lye water Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.18g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.32g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.47g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 45:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (45:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corn lye water

How many calories are in corn lye water?

Corn lye water contains 110 calories per 100 g. It provides 23.5 g of carbohydrates, 2.7 g of protein, and 1.2 g of fat per 100 g.

Is corn lye water suitable for a gluten-free diet?

Yes, corn lye water is compatible with a gluten-free diet. It is also suitable for vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivorous eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026